Hayward leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Gallinari 4Hayward 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
14.9
Points / game
15.2
4.7
Rebounds / game
4.4
1.9
Assists / game
3.5
0
All-Star selections
1
0
Championships
0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Gallinari peak 19.8Hayward peak 21.9
The trophy case edge: Gallinari
16-year NBA veteranNo. 6 overall pick (2008)BSN champion and Finals MVP in Puerto Rico (2025)
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1× NBA All-StarNBA All-Star (2017)2010 NCAA runner-up with Butler
The verdict
Hayward holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (points / game, assists / game, all-star selections). Gallinari answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
65Gallinari · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
67Hayward · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Danilo Gallinari
$15
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Gordon Hayward
$11
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+27%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictDanilo Gallinari is the more valuable card today ($15 vs. $11). Danilo Gallinari carries more projected upside (+33% vs. +27% over five years).